Every morning I drop my kids off at school at 7:30 and then I sweat from 8-9am. Then off to the office. This had made a big impact on me. I’m better at being a husband, father and CEO because of this change. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I play tennis. On Tuesday and Thursday I lift weights. Wednesday evening I have begun taking Krav Maga. I have liked it so much that I eliminated Wednesday morning tennis and replaced it with private, one on one Krav instruction.

I’ve always thought of myself as a pacifist, and I still do. But was I a pacifist because I was choosing non-violence or was I a pacifist because if violence presented itself I wouldn’t know what to do? Now that I know what to do, at least enough to be formidable, I will still choose a peaceful path when possible, but at least it’s a choice.

I’ve had two instances since starting Krav where I acted differently than I previously would have. I didn’t choose violence, but I stood my ground when a bully was attempting to rattle me. Confidence and poise go a long way towards preventing violence. It’s fascinating.

The Krav community has been incredibly kind. A group of legit badasses and they’re some of the nicest people I’ve met. I’m super impressed. I’m in for life. Nothing has been more empowering for me. I highly recommend.